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Kitunda, A Brew of Luck and Strategy

Dice in any board game brings “chance” as a component to the game. Strategy comes into play when a player uses it to their advantage.

Convention Reflection

We recently showcased some of our games to the public at the LI Tabletop Game Expo. It was our first major, and it was quite an experience.

Convention Bound We Go

Exhibiting is always an interesting experience. I find that it’s like introducing your family to a group of strangers.

Mom, My Game Guru

Mom would have been 96 years old this February. She was surprised to see some of my early board games and would love a good game of Gin-Go.

Gambling with Gin-Go

I’ve talked about Gin-Go to a few folks around the country as I like to hear about their experiences playing the game. Some players take...

When Your Gut Asks You Questions

Many game developers have that gut instinct that drives them to create. That idea sitting on the porch of one’s imagination and won’t leave.

Game Design & Simplicity

Maintaining simple rules is essential. Somewhere I read, “if you can’t describe how it works in under three minutes, it’s too complicated."

SQUARIN’ OFF AND THE ONE-SQUARE SACRIFICE

While players will always offer the least number of squares to their opponents, the urge to use one’s Blockers may come earlier than require

ATTACTICS & PATROLLING MAZE CENTER

Because the Monarch is visible to all players, what are the best ways of controlling access to Maze Center with your pieces.

Gin-Go and the Joker

When playing Gin-Go, many players may make a quick meld at the beginning of a hand when getting a joker. But are there better ways play?